More aggressive hoods?

SchlauCow · 09-19-2010, 10:12 AM

I was looking at some of the new 5ers and wow, I love the hood's look. Is there anything like this for the 1er?

Thanks.

SV Concepts III · 09-19-2010, 07:17 PM

If you like the vented look, then you can do the Vorsteiner Vented Race Hood:

spellbmw · 09-20-2010, 12:52 AM

Check out iCarbon's vented hood: www.shopicarbon.com I ordered the single-side carbon fiber, having looked at the Vorsteiner at a local shop.

Top Gon · 09-20-2010, 12:56 AM

I think something with a hood bump like an E46 M3 would look nice on the 1.

Brian135i · 09-20-2010, 06:12 AM

I have the seibon "OEM" CF hood and a lot of people like it.

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SchlauCow · 09-20-2010, 01:41 PM

thanks for the replies. i think some of the icarbon stuff looks great, but i'd like to stick with the same color as my car. hmmm, seems i can't find any aggressive line type hoods for the 1er... business opportunity for someone? i know i can't be the only one who likes how that new 5er hood looks

Dr3K0 · 09-20-2010, 01:54 PM

I would love something like the legacy gt hood. That way the dci will have fresh air.

mineo77 · 09-21-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by spellbmw

Check out iCarbon's vented hood: www.shopicarbon.com I ordered the single-side carbon fiber, having looked at the Vorsteiner at a local shop.

SchlauCow · 09-21-2010, 02:11 PM

can any of the icarbon hoods be painted to OEM finishes? does icarbon do custom paint with hoods? i'll shoot out an email to see, but if anyone has experience, please chime in

Uptempo80 · 09-21-2010, 02:23 PM

Painted...as in OEM painted. Wow that would be cool...but I doubt it.
I like the OEM look C/F hoods

-Brian..I see your hood is graphite/black. What is that blob looking thing on the driver's-side of the hood?

spellbmw · 09-21-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SchlauCow

can any of the icarbon hoods be painted to OEM finishes? does icarbon do custom paint with hoods? i'll shoot out an email to see, but if anyone has experience, please chime in

Check with iCarbon about painting, but I think they prefer not to do so since it is difficult to do a match without the vehicle present. Horsepower Freaks here in Portland is going to install both the hood and trunk lid for me, getting it painted at a local shop they like and trust. I plan to do the OEM Crimson Red for both pieces, but will keep a bit of CF showing on both. Stay tuned! Should look wicked when done.

BerkTechnology · 09-21-2010, 05:25 PM

Dackelone · 09-21-2010, 06:29 PM

How about this for inspiration.... from the tuning show in Wuerzburg this past Spring.

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Uptempo80 · 09-21-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

If you like the vented look, then you can do the Vorsteiner Vented Race Hood:

Nick, that is very nice! Obv.!
How much do you think it would cost to paint a hood like this?

Looks like this one mounts easily to factory mounting points.

onefastman · 09-22-2010, 08:15 AM

Just get the icarbon

It is better quality than any other hood out there (except 3d design) and they will paint it to match. They are painting mine jet black with exposed cf on the vents, where the plate goes, and along the lip of the wing

Some colors are harder to match than others too, as in jet black is easy where as alpine white is near impossible with out the car.

SV Concepts III · 09-22-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Uptempo80

Nick, that is very nice! Obv.!
How much do you think it would cost to paint a hood like this?

Looks like this one mounts easily to factory mounting points.

Hey there,

Depends on the shop but between $350 and $450 to paint the entire hood. Higher quality jobs will cost more of course.

I am real impressed with VRS' product, it reuses all of the factory mounting points for the hood shock, latch, washer nosels and rubber stops. If you are looking for a perfect fit, VRS is the way to go.

babyboss · 09-22-2010, 12:08 PM

Eish .. Som really smart lookin hoods ..

DTMrack.com · 09-29-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by onefastman

Just get the icarbon

It is better quality than any other hood out there (except 3d design) and they will paint it to match. They are painting mine jet black with exposed cf on the vents, where the plate goes, and along the lip of the wing

Some colors are harder to match than others too, as in jet black is easy where as alpine white is near impossible with out the car.

Unless 3d design is using pre-preg, which is not the case since it is pretty much only used for aeronautical and space applications, their hoods are the same quality or below icarbons.

Furthermore, they use cfrp which is carbon fiber reinforced plastic for their entire line, not full carbon fiber, unlike iCarbon.

Simon_135i · 09-29-2010, 04:38 PM

Don't know much about iCarbon's CF but the 3D diffuser I have fits perfectly on my 1. Had it for 6 months and it looks like it was on day 1, the weave, quality, etc...

acivick · 09-29-2010, 07:57 PM

I like the iCarbon one, but I hate when they put their logo on stuff. I'd like an OEM look on it. Same problem with the diffuser. I guess you can try to ask them not to put it on though. I've also seen some imperfections in the fibers on their show car, although I'm not sure if that was a final hood.

Also, the highest heat seems to be near the center front of the hood. You can tell when you're in traffic with a light drizzle when it's evaporating practically on contact. Not sure which hood reduces that the most, though the Vorsteiner looks like it has a vent where that occurs.

Sal@DTMrack.com · 09-29-2010, 08:26 PM

The logo is just a sticker and easily removed

Brian135i · 10-04-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uptempo80

Painted...as in OEM painted. Wow that would be cool...but I doubt it.
I like the OEM look C/F hoods

-Brian..I see your hood is graphite/black. What is that blob looking thing on the driver's-side of the hood?

It's nothing.

Maybe a shadow.

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SchlauCow ****** 137 Rep 337 Posts Drives: Honda M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Radiance iTrader: (4)	thanks for the replies. i think some of the icarbon stuff looks great, but i'd like to stick with the same color as my car. hmmm, seems i can't find any aggressive line type hoods for the 1er... business opportunity for someone? i know i can't be the only one who likes how that new 5er hood looks
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